Lane changing assist system for an automotive vehicle
US7158051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/0134
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A host vehicle system includes a lane change system providing an indication to the host vehicle a target vehicle entering a destination lane. The system includes arrays of magneto-resistive sensors on both sides of the vehicle receiving proximity information as a function of magnetic field variations, a vehicle bus receiving various vehicle control signals, a smart algorithm controller analyzing bus signals and sensor signals, and various vehicle collision systems such as passive restraints, optical light guides, and audible warnings operating in response to a threat from a target vehicle.
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